Meghan Hamilton
Vista
Summary
Professional with solid foundation in law enforcement, report writing, and community supervision, prepared to excel in roles requiring oversight and support for individuals on probation. Demonstrates strong analytical skills, effective case management, and adeptness at navigating complex legal frameworks. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and consistently achieving positive outcomes, adaptable to changing requirements and highly dependable.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Probation Officer
San Diego County Probation Department
09.2022 - Current
- Preparing accurate and concise pre-sentence investigation reports for the Court which include recommendations for dispositions and in depth knowledge of legal statutes and case law
- Utilizing evidence based practices to determine appropriate supervision levels by conducting a variety of risk and needs assessments
- Regularly participating in sentencing hearings, providing information on record to aid in Court decisions
- Supporting victims by connecting them with appropriate community services and resources
- Strengthening interagency partnerships to enhance information sharing and collaborative problem-solving efforts
- Assisting in training other deputy probation officers, sharing knowledge and expertise for a stronger department workforce
- Utilizing motivational interviewing techniques to collect social and legal history information of individual probationers
- Regular use of a variety of law enforcement databases to effectively gather information
- Conducting firearms checks in accordance with PC29810 utilizing Automated Firearms System (AFS)
- Attended advanced sentencing trainings
Correctional Deputy Probation Officer II
San Diego County Probation
01.2021 - 09.2022
- Responsible for the safety of detained youth and staff
- Supervising 4-5 corrections officers to ensure policy and procedure is followed properly
- Planning and organizing all youth movement (ex. Meals, programs, recreation, school, visits)
- Conducting youth interviews using innovative methods such as motivational interviewing
- Write clear, concise, and accurate reports
- Conduct searches and safety checks
- Interpret aberrant behavior of individuals and groups that could potentially pose a threat to safety
- Specialized training to process and book youth as well as making determinations for detention
- Continuous training to utilize new law enforcement technology and communicative and investigative techniques
- Auditing reports
- Experience collaborating and working effectively with outside law enforcement agencies
Correctional Deputy Probation Officer I
San Diego County Probation
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Counsel youth one on one in order to build rapport and offer support with various issues they may experience
- Facilitating movement within a unit
- Write clear, concise, and accurate reports
- Counseling detainees and dealing with challenging behavioral needs
- Assess issues related to detainee case management and work towards correcting them
Corporate Land Administrator
EDF Renewable Energy
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Create, maintain and update Corporate Landowner files and spreadsheets, which include copying, scanning, data entry, etc.
- Maintain a high degree of coordination related to all overall activities within the Corporate Office
- Maintain Landowner document, payment, and communication tracking in a database environment
- Provides backup in typing of materials in final form from very rough or involved drafts, which utilized frequent use of technical terminology, and statistical data
- Prepare agreements/documents for signature and notarization
Legal Assistant / Office Manager
Shanner & Associates
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Answering all incoming phone calls; receptionist duties
- Multitasking while playing close attention to the details of each case/client
- Leading the team within the office to reach monthly goals
- Precisely and accurately preparing case materials and required documents for hearings
- Managing an office calendar and all attorney appointments
Case Manager
LA County Sheriff’s Carson Station Gang Diversion Team
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Reviewing resumes, conducting interviews, hiring, and leading the orientation of new interns
- Managed the cases of multiple juveniles within our program (mentorship and regular follow up as well as communication with parents and school officials to assess needs)
- Conducting home/school visits. Taking detailed notes and writing detailed reports
- Creating plans for each specific client to affect behavioral change
- Leading a team of 15+ interns
- Facilitating weekly tutoring and life skills classes
- Data entry/retrieval (proficient in use of the program Case Jacket)
- Assisting with station/community relation events and working directly with the public
- Assisting fellow interns, Deputies, and other office staff with any task at hand
Customer Service Representative
Adam’s Electronics
10.2011 - 06.2018
- Multitasking checking in customer items, answering phones, and completing daily office admin duties
- Data entry, use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Power Point, and Excel.
- Clearly, professionally, and politely explaining our procedures to customers in person, over the phone, and via email
- Training new employees and providing continuous support after training is completed to maintain moral and encourage good teamwork and communication.
- Assisting management/owners in creating more efficient policies and procedures, and writing up new procedural and training manuals
Education
BA - Criminology, Law, and Society
University of California, Irvine
06-2017
BA - Psychology and Social Behavior
University of California, Irvine
06-2017
AA - Psychology
Goldenwest College
06-2015
Skills
- PC832 Laws of Arrest POST Certification
- STATIC-99R Certification
- Completed the California District Attorney's Association Sentencing for Felony Prosecutors Course
- Inclusive Leadership Instructor
- Advanced use of County and State databases
- Use of evidence based practices
Timeline
Deputy Probation Officer
San Diego County Probation Department
09.2022 - Current
Correctional Deputy Probation Officer II
San Diego County Probation
01.2021 - 09.2022
Correctional Deputy Probation Officer I
San Diego County Probation
01.2019 - 01.2021
Legal Assistant / Office Manager
Shanner & Associates
03.2018 - 06.2018
Corporate Land Administrator
EDF Renewable Energy
01.2018 - 01.2019
Case Manager
LA County Sheriff’s Carson Station Gang Diversion Team
09.2016 - 06.2018
Customer Service Representative
Adam’s Electronics
10.2011 - 06.2018
BA - Criminology, Law, and Society
University of California, Irvine
BA - Psychology and Social Behavior
University of California, Irvine
AA - Psychology
Goldenwest College
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